Embark on a full-day adventure to Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda, exploring the Andean mountains and stunning lagoons. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, a historic cemetery, and a leisurely hike to the beautiful Laguna Esmeralda. Ideal for acclimatizing before climbing Huayna Potosi.
Embark on a full-day adventure to Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda, exploring the Andean mountains and stunning lagoons. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, a historic cemetery, and a leisurely hike to the beautiful Laguna Esmeralda. Ideal for acclimatizing before climbing Huayna Potosi.
- Mirador Llojeta La Paz Bolivia - The journey from the meeting point to our first stop takes about 2 hours. From here, you can view the Nevado Charquini, our destination, along with the Chacaltaya mountain and Huayna Potosì.
- Cementerio de Milluni - After traveling for approximately 30 minutes, we reach our second stop. This historical cemetery…
- Mirador Llojeta La Paz Bolivia - The journey from the meeting point to our first stop takes about 2 hours. From here, you can view the Nevado Charquini, our destination, along with the Chacaltaya mountain and Huayna Potosì.
- Cementerio de Milluni - After traveling for approximately 30 minutes, we reach our second stop. This historical cemetery in Milluni commemorates a significant milestone in Bolivia’s development.
- Milluni - Another 30-minute journey brings us to our third stop. The Laguna Colorada or Reserva de Milluni offers a stunning landscape with its red waters and the Huayna Potosà in the background.
- Nevado Charquini - After another 30-minute drive, we arrive at our fourth destination. This is one of the snow-capped mountains near Huayna PotosÃ.
- Laguna Charquini - Following another 30-minute trip, we reach our fifth stop. This is one of La Paz’s most beautiful lagoons, known for its emerald color, with the Huayna Potosà Glacier in the background. During winter (June-July), parts of it may be frozen.
- La Paz - The Nevado de Charquini is situated in the city of La Paz. Our tour concludes here, and we will return to the meeting point with an approximate 2-hour journey.

- Private transportation
- Eco trekking poles
- Tea and coffee
- Bilingual tour guide
- Private transportation
- Eco trekking poles
- Tea and coffee
- Bilingual tour guide
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
The tour lasts approximately 8 - 9 hours from the time of departure to the time of return.
After the pick up of you and the other participants, we will go by transport for approximately 2 hours to the first attraction, from that moment you will be able to feel the fresh air, visit a historic cemetery and observe beautiful landscapes until the moment we…
The tour lasts approximately 8 - 9 hours from the time of departure to the time of return.
After the pick up of you and the other participants, we will go by transport for approximately 2 hours to the first attraction, from that moment you will be able to feel the fresh air, visit a historic cemetery and observe beautiful landscapes until the moment we reach the slopes of the Glacier Charquini, where we will begin the walk of approximately 1 hour until we reach the Laguna Esmeralda, in this place we will stay for around an hour enjoying the landscape while we eat snacks, after that time we will begin the return and subsequent arrival in La Paz.
It is a walk of not much demand where you can see some mountains of the Cordillera de los Andes and reach one of the most beautiful lagoons in La Paz. Perfect for those who want to acclimatize prior to their ascent to Huayna Potosi.
- Not recommended for children under 10 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.